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  1. Left Nursing After 3 Months and Couldn't Be Happier!

    sweetgeorgia posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everyone, I'm posting a topic today to offer hope to those of you who may have been in my shoes at some point in time. Little history: I decided to go into nursing through a second bachelor's...

  2. Left Nursing After 3 Months and Couldn't Be Happier!

    sweetgeorgia replied to sweetgeorgia's topic in First Year After Licensure

    To RN In FL, I entered the profession with a clear heart and genuine love for taking care of people. To THIS DAY, I still take care of my family with the same love and care that I gave so many...

  3. RNs: How much vacation time do you get?

    sweetgeorgia replied to SummitRN's topic in General Nursing

    The facility I work at has employees accrue time off each pay period. We get 6 hours every two weeks which is equivalent to 1 day a month. So a total of twelve days a year. That's about four weeks in...

  4. nurse to patient ratio orthopaedic floor?

    sweetgeorgia replied to nurseortho's topic in Orthopedic

    5-6 pts per nurse. no cnas. no techs. no lvns. 1 charge. 1huc during days. no huc during nights. it's HARD work ALL the damn

  5. SIDS Pediatric Code

    sweetgeorgia replied to harrird's topic in Emergency

    Amazing story of courage and hope. My hat goes off to

  6. Keep out! Nurse Sleeping

    sweetgeorgia replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Love this so

  7. How's your dating life?

    sweetgeorgia replied to Joe V's topic in General Students

    I also met my husband during nursing school as well as his military deployment several times throughout. It's not impossible to date and have a life during nursing school, just have to manage time...

  8. Answers to "Which Dressing Should I Use"?

    sweetgeorgia replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Thank you! These resources are greatly appreciated!

  9. Texas A&M Corpus Christi BSN Program

    sweetgeorgia replied to butterfly25's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi CISKA, I graduated from TAMUCC and took the HESI A2 entrance as well as the required HESI exit exam in order to graduate the program at the end (must have at least 850) and HESI course final exams...

  10. Obamacare and Nursing.. what do you think?

    sweetgeorgia replied to OKNurse2be's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Honestly, I'd be more concerned with all the hidden things that passed in that bill. Like increasing the death tax over 55% and mandating wills and assets greater than a certain amount be given to the...

  11. Cheating in Pre-Reqs

    sweetgeorgia replied to xxyyzz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    That's is great! I know what it's like living in a military household so I understand some of your frustration with classes, deadlines, everything. Anyways, really proud of you! You did the right...

  12. I just accepted an offer but I have another interview tomorrow

    sweetgeorgia replied to mangopeach's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Take the private hospital. I had a similar quandry but with medical surgical nursing. Do NOT mess with understaffing. It can make or break you and affects patient safety. Good luck and remember to...

  13. Postpartum pit

    sweetgeorgia replied to Elvish's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Totally agree with you. They are over medicating, even though it may be necessary for specific patients. Maybe they need to come up with a scale to determine the risk level of each patient...

  14. Accepted! Now what?

    sweetgeorgia replied to mmills63's topic in Male Nursing Students

    1. Invest in some study guides in addition to your textbooks that focus on the exams that you will be required to take (HESI or ATI) etc. NCLEX study guides divided by system such as Saunders,...

  15. Nursing student 'food for thought'

    sweetgeorgia replied to Brian's topic in General Students

    Haha! As one of my old professors used to say, "carbohydrates are brain

  16. SHOES... glorious shoes

    sweetgeorgia replied to FLmed's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I actually wear closed toed crocs and they were a pretty penny but they are cleanable and very comfortable and last a while. I've experimented with name brand running shoes as well and those were good...

  17. Nervous about NCLEX... ADVISE PLEASE

    sweetgeorgia replied to mmel025's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    There is an amazing NCLEX study website that helped me a lot before I took my board exams. Main Menu - NCLEX-RN 3500 - Institutional Version I would do 25 questions in review mode four to six times a...

  18. Do I need 2 stethoscopes?

    sweetgeorgia replied to meghan91's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I only have one stethascope and it has served me well and continues to do so. I don't really see a need to have a spare unless you work in an area or specialty where there is lots of commotion and...

  19. Cheating in Pre-Reqs

    sweetgeorgia replied to xxyyzz's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Definitely talk to the professor about it. I wouldn't confront her directly because she might be defensive or deny what's going on but for the fairness of the program and her future career as a nurse...

  20. Passed HESI RN Exit Exam

    sweetgeorgia replied to ag.wade's topic in HESI Entrance, Exit Exam

    Great job! The exit HESI was not joke! Good luck on your NCLEX and happy nursing!

  21. Grateful for male nurses!!

    sweetgeorgia replied to studentnurse96's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I couldn't agree more. Male nurses are truly a God send and I am so thankful for their companionship, professionalism, and hard work that really helps balance out the unit and provide excellent...

  22. whos hiring?

    sweetgeorgia replied to newgrad222's topic in First Year After Licensure

    El Paso, TX is hiring all over the place for new graduates and experienced nurses. Bonus money is available to you as well. Cost of living in Texas is decent and low compared to other parts of the...

  23. Another one for my journal

    sweetgeorgia replied to EmergencyNrse's topic in Emergency

    Wow that is so sad, but tooo

  24. My patient coded, and it's giving me nightmares!

    sweetgeorgia replied to NickiLaughs's topic in General Nursing

    I am a nursing student and I remember the first patient who coded while I was there at the bedside. While it wasn't bloody it was repeating throughout the two days that I was on the floor. The first...

  25. RN jobs in El, Paso Texas

    sweetgeorgia replied to Erikadawn RN's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thank you Riburn3 and 2blessings for providing your insight!